The Eagles ran on the championship meet course to start the season in the ODAC preview meet. Lynchburg placed first, followed by Roanoke and the Eagles. W&L did not run in the meet. Bridgewater ran that meet without Smith who was sidelined early in the year. Mills and Notarangelo finished 1-2 in the season-opening meet.

Lynchburg appears to be a strong favorite in the men's race with Guilford looking like a solid second. Bridgewater, W&L and Virginia Wesleyan should be in a close battle for the next spot with any of the three capable of challenging Guilford for the second spot.

Lynchburg's top five runners rank among the Top 14 in the conference with Guilford placing its top five among the fastest 22 times in the ODAC. W&L's top five runners rank among the Top 27 with Virginia Wesleyan putting five in the Top 30 and the Eagles placing their top five in the Top 31.

Senior Jake Griffin has paced the Bridgewater pack all season and should challenge for first-team All-Conference honors as he ranks No. 10 in the ODAC in the 8K event.